Are you deciding what might be next for you in your journey to surgery? Sharing his career journey from dental school to advanced training, Dr. Artem Krutyansky joins us today to offer key insights into the process of transitioning from a dental and oral maxillofacial surgery position into a full-body cosmetic fellowship. From building confidence and finding the right mentor to becoming board-certified, Dr. Krutyansky gets granular about each of the steps he has taken to arrive at his current position. You’ll learn how his approach differs in this field from the one he worked in before, how he retains a balance between work and family life, and where to start if you are interested in learning more about facial reconstructive surgery. We also discuss why he loves his universal forceps, get a recommendation for a great TV series, and talk about the staying power necessary to complete your qualification as a surgeon. Tune in today to hear all this and more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Dr. Krutyansky’s journey to his current full-time academic position at Columbia.
• Building a comfort level for full-body cosmetic surgery through training.
• His experience of transitioning from teeth and jaw surgery to the rest of the body.
• Advice for residents choosing between facial and full body fellowships. 
• Why Dr. Krutyansky decided to pursue a career in academics.
• Requirements to become board-certified with the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
• Where to seek out opportunities for fellowships. 
• The keys to establishing a niche as a surgeon. 
• How Dr. Krutyansky’s surgical skills have improved: hand speed and soft tissue. 
• Different approaches that are necessary in cosmetic surgery.
• Reasons that it is so important to separate work and life.
• Tips for balancing your personal life, family, and work as a surgeon.
• A recommended starting point for anyone interested in facial reconstructive surgery. 
• Which forceps Dr. Krutyansky uses to extract tooth number four. 
• What he’s been watching on TV (and why you should watch Slow Horses).
• Insight into his favorite quote: learn to love everything you do. 
• Why it requires staying power to complete a residency. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Artem Krutyansky — https://www.dental.columbia.edu/profile/artem-krutyansky-dmd 

Columbia College of Dental Medicine — https://www.dental.columbia.edu/

American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) — https://www.americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org/

Slow Horses — https://tv.apple.com/us/show/slow-horses/umc.cmc.2szz3fdt71tl1ulnbp8utgq5o
 ‘Dr. Joe Niamtu: Power Tips for Setting Up a Cosmetic Surgery Practice' —https://www.buzzsprout.com/1404670/episodes/8889550-dr-joe-niamtu-power-tips-for-setting-up-a-cosmetic-surgery-practice.mp3 

Niamtu Cosmetic Facial Surgery —https://www.lovethatface.com/
Dr. Joe Niamtu — https://www.lovethatface.com/facial-surgeon-richmond-va/meet-dr-joe/ 

American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery — https://www.aafprs.org/
Dr. Erik Nuveen —